Recommended level of vitamin B12 too low for brain health
Vitamin B12 is essential for producing DNA, red blood cells, and nerve tissue. While current guidelines define "normal" B12 levels, new research suggests that...
Can a popular vitamin supplement increase cancer risk?
Nicotinamide riboside (NR), a form of vitamin B3, is often promoted for its potential benefits in improving heart, metabolism, and brain health. Many people...
This vitamin may boost memory but slow down your reactions
Vitamin D is an important nutrient that helps keep bones strong. It comes from sunlight and supplements, and it also plays a role in...
Vitamin B6 is essential – but too much can be toxic. Here’s what to...
In recent weeks, reports have been circulating about severe reactions in people who’ve taken over-the-counter vitamin B6 supplements.
Vitamin B6 poisoning can injure nerves and...
The best supplements for your brain and eye health
As people get older, two of the biggest health concerns are dementia and eye diseases like macular degeneration and cataracts.
Both conditions can make daily life difficult—dementia affects memory...
Can vitamin B help lower high blood pressure?
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is a major health concern worldwide. It increases the risk of heart disease, stroke, and other serious conditions....
Vitamin D levels in Scotland haven’t changed in 400 years, study finds
A new study has revealed that people living in Scotland today experience the same seasonal drop in vitamin D levels as those who lived...
Vitamin D boosts memory and but makes your brain slower, study finds
A recent study from Rutgers University looked at how vitamin D influences brain function in older adults. While many people know that vitamin D...
Vitamin B12 may reduce chronic inflammation, study finds
A new study has found a strong link between vitamin B12 levels and chronic inflammation, a condition connected to many serious health problems, including heart disease,...
Navigating nutrition during cancer treatment: A dietitian’s advice
During cancer treatment, our bodies require optimal nourishment, so eating well is especially important.
Unfortunately, the treatments themselves—including chemotherapy and radiation—can interfere with appetite and...